Associate in Science Degree in Mechatronic Engineering
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 78 - 80
Term 1
17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CHEM 1: General Chemistry I | 5.00 | Prerequisite: CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry; and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent. Meets Area 5A/5C | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry; and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry with a quantitative emphasis. Topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and solutions. This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 110/CHEM 120S). |
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| ENGR 1: Introduction to Engineering | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course explores the career branches of engineering including the functions of an engineer in various settings and the industries in which engineers work. Topics will span the life cycle of the engineering professions from education to career including guided exploration of educational pathways, time-management, study-skill development through engineering-skill building activities focused on design and creation of products and ethical practices. The engineering process will be used to develop essential project management skills in the context of being introduced to ubiquitous systems used by engineers such as sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, AC and DC motor control, simple electrical circuits, machine controllers, programming, and computational tools for testing and analysis. A spreadsheet program and high-level computer language programs are integral parts of the course. (C-ID ENGR 110). |
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| ENGR 10: Digital Logic Fundamentals | 4.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
In this course the student will be trained in the use of symbolic digital logic including switching algebra, optimization, Karnaugh map construction and use and the design of combinational logic networks. The student will develop skills in mapping of sequential logic theory to practical devices using flip-flops, registers and counters. |
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| Select one: Meets Area 2 | 5.00 | ||
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Term 2
17.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| DFT 2: Engineering Graphics I | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is a computer-based engineering graphics course that introduces students to graphical design and problem solving using freehand sketching and a solid modeling application. Topics include sketching and modeling using extrudes, sweeps, and lofts. Additional topics include assemblies development and detail drawing output. Graphics standards including American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Y14.5 and international standards application will be introduced and practiced. |
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| MATH 31: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4.00 | Meets Area 2. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 or MATH 30s This course is the second of a series in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics will include the concept, techniques and applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, as well as polar and parametric equations. Intended for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. (C-ID MATH 220). |
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| PHYS 41: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 or MATH 30s This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include an introduction to kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation and simple harmonic motion. Graded only. (C-ID PHYS 205/PHYS 100S). |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 3
17.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| DFT 8: Engineering Graphics II | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): DFT 2 In this computer-based engineering graphics course students who have already completed the learning objectives of DFT-2: Engineering Graphics I will be introduced to the use of a solid modeling application for simulation of parts and assemblies using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methodology. Students will model parts and assemblies and will test them using simulation and engineering analysis. Topics include static, frequency, thermal, vibration and drop test analysis methods. The use of simulation to generate engineering reports will be introduced and reports will be generated. |
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| ENGR 8: Statics | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31, PHYS 41 A first course in engineering mechanics: properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants; two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium; analysis of trusses, and beams; distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area and mass moments of inertia. Optional additional topics include fluid statics, cables, Mohr's circle and virtual work. (C-ID ENGR 130). |
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| MATH 40: Differential Equations | 4.00 | Meets Area 2. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 The course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, and singular points, Laplace transforms and linear systems. (C-ID MATH 240). |
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| PHYS 42: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41, MATH 31 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include electrostatics, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. Graded only. (C-ID PHYS 210/PHYS 200S). |
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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Term 4
19 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI 20: Programming and Algorithms I | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the discipline of computer science, with a focus on the design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems using a high-level programming language. Topics include fundamental programming constructs, problem-solving strategies, debugging techniques, declaration models, and an overview of procedural and object-oriented programming languages. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug algorithms using pseudocode and a high-level programming language. (C-ID COMP 122). |
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| ENGR 17: Electrical Circuits and Devices | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 42, MATH 40 (or concurrent enrollment) An introduction to the analysis, construction and measurement of electrical circuits. Use of analytical techniques based on the application of circuit laws and network theorems. Basic use of electrical test and measurement instruments including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Use of circuit simulation software. Interpretation of measured and simulated data based on principles of circuit analysis for Direct Current (DC), analysis, transient, and sinusoidal steady-state Alternating Current (AC) conditions containing resistors, capacitors, inductors, dependent sources, operational amplifiers and/or switches. Elementary circuit design. Practical considerations such as component value tolerance and non-ideal aspects of laboratory instruments. Construction and measurement of basic operational amplifier circuits. Natural and forced responses of first and second order RLC circuits; the use of phasors; AC power calculations; power transfer; and energy concepts. (C-ID ENGR 260/260L). |
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| ENGR 45: Materials Science | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41, CHEM 1 This course presents the internal structures and resulting behaviors of materials used in engineering applications, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors. The emphasis is upon developing the ability both to select appropriate materials to meet engineering design criteria and to understand the effects of heat, stress, imperfections, and chemical environments upon material properties and performance. Laboratories provide opportunities to directly observe the structures and behaviors discussed in the course, to operate testing equipment, to analyze experimental data, and to prepare reports. (C-ID ENGR 140B). |
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| MATH 32: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 4.00 | Meets Area 2. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 Vector valued functions, calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green???s Theorem, Stokes??? Theorem, divergence theorem. (C-ID MATH 230). |
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| PHYS 43: Physics for Scientists and Engineers III | 4.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41, MATH 31 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include optics and modern physics. Graded only. (C-ID PHYS 215) (C-ID PHYS 200S = PHYS 41, PHYS 42, and PHYS 43). |
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Term 5
8 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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